Public holidays in Kiribati 2027
Kiribati has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027.
New Year's Day
Friday
Long weekendInternational Women's Day
Monday
Long weekendGood Friday
Friday
Long weekendEaster Monday
Monday
Long weekendHealth Day
Wednesday
Labour Day
Saturday
On the weekendPolice Day
Sunday
On the weekendGospel Day
Saturday
On the weekendNational Culture and Senior Citizens Day
Sunday
On the weekendNational Day
Monday
Long weekendSpecial Day
Tuesday
National Youth Day
Friday · National Youth Dayy
Long weekendWorld Teachers' Day
Tuesday
Human Rights and Peace Day
Friday
Long weekendChristmas Day
Saturday
On the weekendSt. Stephen's Day
Sunday · Boxing Day
On the weekend
Working days off
10
Nationwide holidays that fall on a working day in 2027
- Nationwide
- 16
- Regional
- 0
- On the weekend
- 6
- Long weekends
- 7
Kiribati public holidays in 2027 at a glance
Of Kiribati’s 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027, 10 fall on a working day and 6 on the weekend. 7 holidays land next to the weekend, giving a three-day weekend without taking any leave.
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About the data
Dates come from Nager.Date and are refreshed daily. Holidays that follow a lunar calendar may move by a day once they are officially announced, and governments sometimes add one-off holidays, so check official sources before relying on a date.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Kiribati have in 2027?
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Kiribati has 16 nationwide public holidays in 2027. 10 of them fall on a working day.
What is the first public holiday in Kiribati in 2027?
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The first is New Year's Day, on Friday, January 1.
Which public holidays in Kiribati fall on a weekend in 2027?
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Labour Day (May 1), Police Day (June 20), Gospel Day (July 10), National Culture and Senior Citizens Day (July 11), Christmas Day (December 25) and St. Stephen's Day (December 26) fall on the weekend. Whether a substitute day is given depends on Kiribati’s rules.
How many long weekends are there in Kiribati in 2027?
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7 nationwide holidays fall next to the weekend in 2027, making a three-day weekend: New Year's Day, International Women's Day, Good Friday, Easter Monday, National Day, National Youth Day and Human Rights and Peace Day.